2.28.2011

Remember the baroque style mirror I was in search for to hang above the shelves in my bedroom?

Well, I finally gave in and splurged on this pricey mirror from Neiman Marcus...

NOT!

Common, I think you guys know my style a bit more than that by now!

Though it's a beautiful mirror, I think it's so much more rewarding to find that piece you've been searching for at a flea market for pennies in comparison...than to spend hundreds of dollars on something I could refinish to how I like it...

I scored this antique mirror at a flea market a few weeks ago for $15!

I loved the shape (even more than the one at Neiman Marcus) but hated the color.

All I did was remove the mirror and prepped the frame for some spray paint action.

I chose a high gloss white.

*Note: I would get two cans of paint. One is just about enough, but for a super high gloss look, giving it an extra few rounds of sprays really does the trick.

Love how crafty you are and I like your mirror better than the Neiman Marcus one!I may have to scout out a similar deal and copy this because I love how all of the white is just so clean, fresh, and crisp together in the last photo.Also so happy your shop is up and running..eeek, I can't make up my mind:))

ALEX, I ADMIRE YOU!! Please don't ever stop making videos or posting on your blog, I look up to you! You are amazing and down to earth... You are so thrifty... You know how to save money in a smart way. I wish I knew in person. Take care <3 <3 <3 ~Lety

I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! It is waaaay better than the pricey Neiman Marcus one!!!! The shape is beautiful and you did such a good job painting it! I seriously need to go with you on your hunts for stuff because you have a great eye and even better vision for pieces.